It's no secret that the air of some of the world's most highly populated cities is thick with smog and harmful pollutants.

In California, they're counting on it to end an historic drought; in Peru, they've already declared a pre-emptive emergency to prepare for devastating flooding.

This is according to a new study that claims the earliest civilisations in the Middle East and Fertile Crescent felt the impact of rapid global warming.

California regulators today proposed an unprecedented, $1.5million fine for a group of Central Valley farmers accused of illegally taking water during the devastating drought.

Solar-powered cars have come a step closer after scientists discovered a way to create compact fuel cells that use the power of the sun to generate hydrogen.

The recent cold weather across Australia may have looked like great news for snow lovers, but experts warn the long term future of the country's ski fields looks bleak.

There’s nothing more appealing than a refreshing dip in a swimming pool on a summer’s day. But be warned.

Successive Delhi governments have not been serious about improving the notoriously bad quality of air that people breathe in the national capital.

A well-known climate change doubter almost made it to a key Vatican summit on the issue before his invitation to attend was withdrawn at the last minute, it was claimed last night.

A link between air temperature and birth weight has been discovered by researchers.